Kyle Shanahan: Win or lose, everybody would make a giant deal about our journey schedules

The 49ers and Rams took reverse approaches to the longest highway journey in NFL historical past: The 49ers arrived in Australia a full week early to present themselves time to acclimate. The Rams arrived in Australia the day earlier than in an try to not acclimate, and easily to behave as in the event that they have been nonetheless at residence. So does the 49ers’ 27-7 win vindicate their strategy?

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan downplayed that when requested if the 49ers’ journey plan labored.

“I mean, the game worked,” Shanahan stated. “Win or lose, I knew everyone was going to make a big deal about that, for either team. You never know how much that factors into it, you just try to do the best to prepare for three and a half hours. I liked how we prepared, but more importantly I liked how we played.”

Shanahan stated he hopes to go to Australia as a vacationer some day however didn’t concentrate on something however soccer for this journey.

“I’d like to come back when I’m not working, enjoy it a little more,” Shanahan stated. “It’s tough to have fun when you’re working all week.”

Asked if he’d wish to return to Australia for one more sport, Shanahan stated he’d at all times choose to keep away from lengthy highway journeys.

“To play? I’d like 17 home games in San Francisco,” Shanahan stated. “Nothing against Australia, I just don’t like to travel.”